CULTURE OF NORTH EASTERN INDIA-ARUNACHAL PRADESH


CULTURE OF NORTH EASTERN INDIA-ARUNACHAL PRADESH

                      Hidden in the north eastern region of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of capitivating scenery, majestic Himalayan backdrop, abundant greenery, soaring waterfalls and pictorial lakes. Apart from this splendid natural beauty, Arunachal Pradesh is also known for rich cultural heritage.

RELIGIONS:

                  Arunachal Pradesh truly has a distinctive culture as it is comprised of 26 different tribes including various sub tribes. Mostly, the residents of Arunachal Pradesh follow their indigenous religions which are highly inclined towards nature. However, around 30% of the population of this state practice Christianity.  Arunachal Pradesh also has a strong presence of Buddhism. 



LANGUAGES:

                  More than 50 dialects of Tibeto-Burman language can be observed here. Dafla, Adi Gallong, Mishri, Nocte, Monpa, Aka etc., have been developed by the tribes living there. The language known as Adi is chiefly spoken by the individuals of the Adi tribe. Arunachal doesn’t have any main language as there are many tribes and sub tribes. However, English remains the official language
                                       
ARTS AND CRAFTS:

WEAPON
                 Arunachal Pradesh has a rich tradition of craftsmenship. Ornaments making is a craft widely practiced in Arunachal Pradesh. The silver smith’s work is more artistic. Many traditional weapons have been used by tribes in this state.  

                     Arunachal Pradesh is rich in making handlooms. They have got unique and appealing Handloom designs. Around the Wancho area of the Tirap district,the tribes also excel in the part of woodcarvings. Weaving is an important industry in the households of Arunachal Pradesh.

WEAVING




FOOD:

PIKA PILA

          Arunachal Pradesh food differs from tribe to tribe. Rice is a staple food of Arunachal Pradesh. The most different thing about their rice is that Arunachalis cook their rice in the hollow bamboo over some hot coal. Arunachalis use bamboo shoot in almost every dish they make. Pika pila is a famous pickle made by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Lukter (beef sprinkled with chilly flaked while being smoked dry), pehak chutney (chutney made with chilli and fermented soya beans), apong (rice beer), momos, meat are the important food here. Dairy products are famous towards the area of Tawang.

MOMOS

  FESTIVALS:
SOLUNG

               Solung is a festival related to agriculture of the state. It is celebrated in the month of July or August. Solung is a ten-day festival and it shows the agricultural diversity of the state. The Nyishi tribes celebrate Nyokum festival in Arunachal Pradesh. The festival aims at the prosperity and harmony of human beings. These tribes enjoy the whole festival by songs and dancing. Losar festival is celebrated to welcome a new year. It is the festival of Monpa tribe. During this festival the local deity is worshipped by Monpas for the welfare of the society and the people. The Siang River festival is held to celebrate the communal harmony. In this festival, the adventure and fun activities activities like elephant race, traditional boat race, folk dances, food festivals etc., also take place.

LOSAR

 MUSIC AND DANCE:

                The dance forms vary from tribe to tribe. The Mishmi priests indulge in igo dance, Adis, Wanchos, Noctes indulge in war dance, Buddhists in ritualistic dance. Popir, Hurkani, Roppi, Aji Lamu, Rekham, lion dance etc., are some of the popular folk dances in this state. Ja-Jin-Ja is the folk song that is sung during marriages and other social events. Baryi is a song that narrates mythology, history and religious lore of the people of this state. Nyioga is the song sung for the bride that has advice for her future life.     
                     
LION DANCE 
                        
DONE BY:
VARSHAA.R

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  1. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 3:49 AM

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  2. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 3:52 AM

    Hamsika
    Very interesting .The culture of Arunachal Pradesh is highly fascinating. The seven sisters often follow unique traditions and beliefs

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  3. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 6:55 PM

    Got to know how splendid arunachal pradesh is. It has a rich cultural heritage.
    G.Abirami

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  4. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 4:44 AM

    Great work. It is very descriptive and informative.
    Faadila Aisha

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  5. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 4:48 AM

    Very informative blog. Got to learn a lot of new things about the unique culture of Arunachal Pradesh.

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  6. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    Got to learn about the cultural elements of the state. - Archita.T. Menon

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